What happens when a field expands faster than the networks it depends on? This question lies at the heart of recent research on advice networks within the growing field of… Read More
Imagine the frustration of living with a mystery illness for years. Your symptoms worsen, your work performance declines, and your income takes a nosedive. All the while, you shuttle between… Read More
We’ve written before about police violence. What if where you lived determined your likelihood of a fatal encounter with the police? This startling reality is what a recent study reveals,… Read More
When faced with staggering statistics, such as 55% of the 49,000 suicide deaths in 2022 being firearm-related, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. However, a remarkable and unexpected alliance is emerging… Read More
The pace of scientific publishing has accelerated to a dizzying speed. Every year, millions of papers are added to an ever-expanding body of knowledge. For scientists and researchers, this flood… Read More
When it comes to understanding the pathways of gun carrying in the United States, research often shines a spotlight on adolescents. But a groundbreaking longitudinal study spanning over 25 years… Read More
President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has sent ripples across the public health community. Kennedy, a prominent… Read More
Imagine you’re a public health official in Massachusetts. After weeks of routine overdose data reporting, a sudden spike in deaths hits your desk: an alarming five extra fatalities in just… Read More
Some super data was released this week. KFF Health News, in collaboration with Johns Hopkins and Shatterproof, has launched a comprehensive database tracking how billions from recent opioid settlements are… Read More
When you buckle up in a car, breathe clean air, or send your child to a public preschool, you’re experiencing the invisible hand of public health policy at work. These… Read More
Imagine this: A single mother in Illinois struggles to balance work, childcare, and her battle with opioid use disorder (OUD). The COVID-19 pandemic, which upended daily life for millions, seems… Read More
Tmagine is trying to piece together the story of a historic crisis using only a box of unorganized photos. Each image offers a fragment of the story, but connecting the… Read More
